Game



July 21. 1925.

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J. RICH GAME Filed April 10, 1924.

INVENTOR Jwcoz Rick.

Afro/(Hiya Patented July .21, 1925.

UNITED STATES FATENT OFFICE.

GAME.

Application filed April 10, 1924.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, J AOOB RICH, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of the city of New York, borough of the Bronx, in the county of Bronx and State of New York, have invented a new and Improved Game, of which the following is a full, clear,

1 and exact description.

This invention relates to games and particularly to an improved construction where in skill is a great factor in winning the desired results. The principal object in View is to provide an improved construction wherein the skill of the operator in a plurality of independent operations must be brought into action to secure maximum results.

Another object of the invention is to provide a-game wherein the judgment of throwing is used in connection with the ability to catch a projected article.

A still further object, more specifically, is the provision of an improved construction wherein an object is projected by pressing the foot, the arrangement being such that the object is projected toward the holder so as to facilitate the catching thereof.

In the accompanying drawing Figure 1 is a perspective view of a game apparatus disclosing an embodiment of the invention.

Figure 2 is a side view of part of the structure shown in Figure 1, the same being on an enlarged scale with certain parts in section.

Figure 3 is a fragmentary top plan View of the modified arrangement of end carrying members positioned on the tilting arm of the lever.

Figure 4 is a side view of a catch pin or rod disclosing certain features of the invention.

Referring to the accompanying drawing by numerals, 1 indicates a base which may be of any desired material and of any de sired shape, that shown in the accompanying drawing being rectangular and formed of wood. This base may be held in a given position by fastening means if desired, though ordinarily it is permitted. to rest on the floor or other support without fastening means. A cross bar or fulcrum 3 is provided near one end of the base 1 while at the opposite end a cushion or pad l is provided for receiving one foot of the operator when the device is in use.

Serial No. 705,579.

By reason of the operator standing on the rubber or other cushion 4, ample weight is supplied for holding the base 1 in position as one of the feet of the operator presses quickly on the rubber pad or cushion 5 of end 6 of lever 7 whereby said lever is moved to the dotted position shown in Figure 1. T he lever or tilting arm 7 is connected with the fulcrum 3 by any form of pivotal support, as for instance, a hinge 8. The tilt-- ing arm or lever 7 may be made from one piece and of any desired length or may be made into sections 7 and 7-with the sections rigidly held together by suitable bolts 9. The outer end 10 of the arm or lever 7 normally rests on the floor or other support and is almost in a horizontal position so that when the ring 11 is thrown onto pin 12 secured in any desired manner to the end.

10, the ring will rest almost in a horizontal position. The holding of the ring in a substantially horizontal position permits it to be easily projected flatwise toward the catchingrod 13 held by, the player.

In playing the game, a certain point or value may be given when the ring 11 is thrown onto pin 12 and also if desired, another point or value given toa player when he catches the ring by the catch rod 13 after it has been projected into the air by tilting of the arm 7 as indicated in dotted lines in Figure 1. It is, of course, understood that a large number of rules may be provided so as to use the apparatus in dif ferent ways. One of the ways to play the game is to stand on the pad 4 and grasp the catching rod or pin 13. When standing in this position, the ring 11 is thrown in an attempt to encircle the pin 12. In case the ring encircles the pin 12, the operator places his foot on the cushion or pad 5 and depresses the end 6 of the arm or lever 7 rather quickly so as to project the ring toward the operatorwho attempts to catch the ring. Part of the rule is to catch the ring on pin 13 as otherwise the credit given when encircling pin 12 or pin 16 is lost. A cushion 14 of rubber or other suitable material is provided on base 1 for receiving the blow of the end 6 of lever 7, though if desired, a similar cushion could be provided on the opposite end of the lever 7, though this is not es sential.

In Figure 3 a modified form of the invention is shown wherein a cross-shaped structure 15 is bolted or otherwise secured to the lever 7 and on each arm of the cross 15 is arranged a pin 16. These pins could be given different values when playing the game. Also it is evident that other rules than the above suggested, might be used without in any way departing from the spirit of the invention. The arm or lever 7 is made in two parts as shown in the drawing, though if desired, it could be made in more parts or in asingle piece. Preferably, however, it is made in two parts and bolts 9 are used whereby the sections of the arm may be taken apart and if desired, section 7 removed from the fulcrum 3 in order that the parts may be assembled in a small space for shipment or storage.

What I claim is:

1. A game apparatus comprising a base, a pivotally mounted lever arranged on the base, a pin arranged on said lever, a ring coacting with the pin, and a catching pin or rod for receiving the ring when projected by the lever.

2. A game apparatus comprising a base board, a lever pivotally connected near one end to said base board, a plurality of pins arranged on said lever, a ring capable of being thrown over any of said pins, and a catch rod for receiving the ring when said lever has projected said ring.

3. A game apparatus comprising a base, a pivotally mounted lever arranged on the base, a set of arms positioned on the outer end of said lever, a plurality of pins on said arms, a ring co-acting with any of said pins adapted to be titted thereover, and a catch rod for receiving a ring when projected by the lever.

4. A game apparatus comprising a base, a pivotally mounted lever arranged on the base, across bar connected with the lever near the outer end, pins arranged on said cross bar, a ring co-acting with said pins, and a catch rod for receiving the ring when projected by said lever.

5. A game apparatus, comprising a supporting board, a pivotally mounted projecting lever carried by the board, a pin project ing from the lever near the end opposite that mounted on the board, a ring adapted to be thrown over said pin, and means for catching the ring when the ring has been projected by said lever.

6. A game apparatus comprising a base, a pivotally mounted lever arranged on the base, a cushion member carried by the base and positioned in line with the end of said lever for receiving the blow from the lever as the lever is moved toward the base, said lever being made in a plurality of parts and removably connected together, a pin arranged on said lever, a ring co-acting with said pin, and a catching rod for receiving the ring when projected by the lever.

JACOB RICH. 

